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Ohanlin Family History

Ohanlin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hanlin, Hankin, Chaplin, Hallin, Hamlin, Hanlon, Havlin, Harlin

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Where is the Ohanlin family from?

You can see how Ohanlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohanlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ohanlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ohanlin families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ohanlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ohanlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohanlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Ohanlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohanlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Ohanlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Ohanlin. For the veterans among your Ohanlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohanlin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Ohanlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ohanlin in 1979 was 91, and 98 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohanlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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